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Cathie Wood Accelerates SpaceX Stock Buying Spree As Tesla-SpaceX Merger Odds Hit 90%

Robinhood CEO’s official Twitter account posts suspicious messages, suspected of being hacked.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s X account was reportedly hacked, leading to an abnormal post published in the early morning that announced the launch of Robinhood Chain’s so-called "official" mascot token Vladhood (VLAD), along with the token’s contract address. The token’s contract page was later flagged as "SCAM" in the Robinhood Chain block explorer, alerting users to potential fraud risks. The post has since been removed.

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AMD saw a short-term drop of more than 5%, while Helios has entered full-scale production and is nearing shipment.

According to market data from BIT (bit.com), AMD (AMD.O) shares have fallen to an intraday low, currently down 4.72%, after earlier rising 0.66%. AMD CEO Lisa Su just announced the launch of the Helios AI server full rack, noting that Helios has entered full-scale production and will begin shipping soon; the MI450 AI accelerator will become the industry's highest-performance AI accelerator.

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SpaceX has released the live stream page for its 13th Starship flight, with today’s launch probability currently reported at 64%.

According to PolyBeats' monitoring, SpaceX has just released the official live stream page for its 13th Starship flight test, which lists the live stream start time as 6:14 AM (UTC+8) on the 24th. On prediction market Polymarket, the "yes" probability for the question "Will SpaceX launch Starship today (local time 23rd)?" is currently at 64%, while the probability of a launch this month stands at 91%. Starship Flight 13 previously aborted automatically roughly 1 second before clearing the launch pad on the morning of July 17. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in its latest operational plan released today, continues to list SpaceX’s 13th Starship flight test as a scheduled task for the day. Flight 13 is now targeted for launch as early as 17:45 local time in Texas, or 06:45 Beijing time on July 24, with a 90-minute launch window extending to 08:15 Beijing time. Real-time data from Next Spaceflight shows all 19 launch preparation conditions—including rocket testing, stacking, airspace notices, and maritime warnings—have been completed, with no new technical faults or delay announcements reported to date. --------------------------------- Be among the first to glimpse the future. Follow @PolyBeats_Bot See tomorrow, today. Follow @PolyBeatsEN

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Citrini’s view: Bullish on AMD, bearish on NVIDIA. Coding AI is eroding NVIDIA’s competitive moat from the software side, marking the end of its CUDA moat.

Citrini analyst Jukan, citing recent core views from DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng, pointed out that AI-driven code generation and high-level programming languages like TileLang are rapidly lowering entry barriers to the CUDA ecosystem. While DeepSeek uses NVIDIA GPUs to train its V3 model, it has significantly reduced its reliance on NVIDIA’s software ecosystem via its self-developed compiler and TileLang environment. Earlier, Liang projected that porting TileLang and DeepSeek’s compiler to Huawei chips would largely resolve China’s chip ecosystem issues in about a year, with production capacity being the only remaining bottleneck. Liang quantified the China-U.S. chip gap: hardware efficiency is roughly four times lower, and there is a roughly two-year time lag. He also revealed that DeepSeek is working closely with Huawei, expecting to obtain around 16,000 Huawei AI chips, and the Huawei 950 SuperNode can replace the workloads of NVIDIA’s GB200/GB300. Analyst Jukan characterized this as "the end of CUDA’s moat" and holds a highly bearish outlook on NVIDIA. Jukan added that this line of reasoning is precisely one reason for being bullish on AMD: advances in coding AI will also naturally accelerate the development of the ROCm ecosystem, helping narrow its gap with CUDA. When AMD recently invested in Anthropic, it announced it would actively use Claude Code for chip design and software engineering. Overall, advances in AI programming tools are systematically eroding NVIDIA’s competitive barriers from the software side. China’s chip ecosystem issues will be rapidly resolved thanks to code generation capabilities, while AMD will benefit from ROCm’s accelerated growth. The CUDA moat NVIDIA relies on to retain developer loyalty is facing a two-pronged attack, and catching up in hardware efficiency and production capacity is only a matter of time.

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AMD: AI Accelerator Market to Reach $1.4 Trillion by 2030

AMD CEO Lisa Su stated that the AI accelerator market is projected to reach $1.4 trillion by 2030. AI accelerators are specialized hardware designed for AI computing tasks such as matrix operations in deep learning, capable of processing massive parallel workloads with far higher efficiency and energy efficiency than traditional CPUs. Mainstream types include NVIDIA GPUs and custom ASICs from vendors like Broadcom, which serve as the core computing backbone driving large model training and inference.

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Data: Approximately 75% of BMEX tokens have never been claimed or put into circulation, with only 8% allocated at the time of listing.

On-chain visualization analytics platform Bubblemaps noted that after BitMEX announced it would officially cease operations in September, its platform token BMEX plummeted by roughly 95% today. However, per the token economics model released in 2021, 92% of BMEX tokens are locked in vesting contracts, with only 8% allocated at launch — 5% via airdrop and 3% for product and liquidity purposes. On-chain data shows the only token withdrawal occurred on November 2, 2022, when the product and liquidity address received 63.75 million BMEX. Meanwhile, approximately 75% of tokens originally earmarked for employee incentives, ecosystem growth, and long-term reserves have never been withdrawn and have never entered circulation. Bubblemaps added that this is not necessarily a violation, but per the publicly disclosed allocation plan, these large portions of tokens have indeed never been actually distributed. BlockBeats previously reported that notably, the platform’s current handling of BMEX tokens is very limited, with no additional compensation or special arrangements. The only action explicitly mentioned in BitMEX’s official shutdown announcement today is that the platform has immediately unstaked all staked BMEX tokens and returned them directly to holders’ accounts. Per BitMEX’s earlier announcement, BMEX is a pure platform utility token, not equity, debt, or an asset with promised returns. The official disclaimer states that BMEX is only used for features such as trading fee discounts and staking rewards on the BitMEX platform, does not constitute an investment, and the platform assumes no refund or exchange liability.

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy has joined eight financial firms in pledging $15 million over three years to protect Bitcoin, starting with preparations for potential quantum-computing threats.

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Strategy and eight financial firms pledged $15 million to strengthen Bitcoin’s long-term security. BlackRock, Coinbase, ARK Invest and others will independently fund developers and researchers. Quantum readiness will be the consortium’s first focus despite uncertain threat timelines. Strategy announced the Bitcoin Security Consortium in a press release, naming Anchorage Digital, ARK Invest, BlackRock, Block, Blockstream, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets and Galaxy Digital as its other founding members.

Today we're announcing the Bitcoin Security Consortium @BTCconsortium: a group of leading financial institutions and Bitcoin companies supporting the long-term security of the Bitcoin network.

Members have pledged $15 million toward this work over the next three years. pic.twitter.com/0Wh4G7xEqJ

— Strategy (@Strategy) July 23, 2026 Drawn from several parts of the institutional Bitcoin market, the coalition includes exchange-traded fund issuers, custodians and infrastructure companies. BlackRock, Fidelity and ARK Invest issue spot Bitcoin ETFs, while Anchorage Digital and Coinbase provide custody services. Block, Blockstream and Galaxy Digital operate businesses tied to Bitcoin infrastructure and financial products.

Rather than combining the $15 million under a central fund, each founding member will choose which developers, researchers and organizations receive its share, according to Strategy. The model allows the companies to finance different projects while coordinating their security work through the consortium.

Brink Executive Director Mike Schmidt will coordinate the consortium’s daily operations in a volunteer capacity, Strategy stated. Addressing concerns about his independence, Schmidt wrote on X that he will receive no compensation and will continue running Brink separately from the founding firms.

“I continue to run Brink, independent of any Consortium member. I’ve committed to a year in this role, maybe I’d do two, but ultimately I see it as a seat that should rotate to other participants over time. My commitment is to Bitcoin, and that doesn’t change.”

Today nine institutions including BlackRock, Fidelity, Coinbase, and Strategy announced the Bitcoin Security Consortium (@BTCconsortium), pledging $15M toward Bitcoin security work over the next three years. I've agreed to help coordinate the group's work as a volunteer.

I said…

— Mike Schmidt (@bitschmidty) July 23, 2026 Wall Street funding targets Bitcoin security research Under its initial plan, the consortium will support developers and researchers already working on Bitcoin security, with quantum readiness serving as its first focus, according to Strategy. Schmidt added that the group could finance other security projects if the initial program proves effective.

Protocol decisions will remain outside the consortium’s control. In his X post, Schmidt stated that the group will not adopt collective positions on Bitcoin upgrades, leaving members to direct their funding independently while developers use the network’s existing review process.

Galaxy Digital had committed separate funds to the field before joining the consortium. As crypto.news reported earlier this week, the company opened applications for a $5 million Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative supporting quantum-resistant signatures, wallet migration tools and independent security audits.

According to Galaxy, introducing post-quantum protections would require years of cooperation among Bitcoin Core developers, exchanges, wallet providers, infrastructure companies and users. Its grant program also invites other institutions to contribute money and research to the effort.

Galaxy’s initiative and the consortium pledge have placed $20 million behind the two disclosed programs. The commitments remain separate, however, as Strategy’s consortium allows every member to control its own grants.

Bitcoin’s quantum exposure carries a market cost Future quantum computers could threaten Bitcoin if they become capable of breaking the elliptic curve cryptography that protects its wallets, according to the companies and researchers behind the programs. Galaxy noted that current machines cannot perform such an attack and most experts do not expect an immediate danger.

Despite the uncertain timeline, Galaxy argued that preparations must start early because deploying new protections across Bitcoin could take years. The company has prioritized alternative signature algorithms, tools that help users transfer funds into safer wallets and audits that test proposed defenses.

CryptoQuant research cited by Galaxy estimated that around 6.9 million BTC could become exposed if a sufficiently powerful quantum computer broke Bitcoin’s existing cryptography. Using market prices from its announcement, Galaxy valued those potentially vulnerable holdings at about $461 billion.

Citi has reached a similar estimate, according to an earlier crypto.news report. The bank calculated that between 6.5 million and 6.9 million BTC may already have public keys visible on-chain, creating a pool of coins that researchers consider more vulnerable to a future quantum attack.

Lost wallets pose another problem because their owners cannot transfer the coins to addresses protected by updated cryptography. Quantus warned in a previously reported assessment that quantum development may be advancing faster than earlier estimates, which could leave dormant and inaccessible holdings without a practical migration route.

Concern over the issue has also entered Bitcoin valuation models. As crypto.news reported in early June, Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards estimated that Bitcoin was trading at a 28% “quantum discount” compared with his projected valuation path toward $120,000.

Bitcoin traded near $62,099 following a sharp selloff when Edwards presented the model. He attributed the discount to investor concern over what he described as slow progress among Bitcoin Core developers on post-quantum signature planning.

Prediction-market traders remain less worried about the immediate timeline. Polymarket data placed the probability of quantum computing breaking Bitcoin by December 2027 at 14%.

With Strategy coordinating institutional participation and Galaxy already accepting grant applications, the funding gives researchers additional resources before quantum computers pose a proven threat. The consortium’s first test will be whether independently directed grants produce usable security tools without influencing Bitcoin’s protocol governance.

President Trump is weighing a major military strike on Iran that would exceed the scale of previous operations.

He describes the potential action as bigger than anything attempted before, and says the US stands ready to proceed without outside help, reports Axios.

“I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it.”

The president has previously issued forceful warnings that did not immediately translate into action.

But markets are reacting to mounting tensions, with oil prices surging above $100 a barrel and the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunging more than 500 points on the heightened risk of wider conflict.

Trump says the US doesn’t “need anybody” to carry out the attack, adding that Israel “would join in two minutes if I asked them to.”

Gold Is Under Pressure As Oil Markets Soar 7.5%

Gold 230726 Daily Chart Gold is losing ground as traders focus on the major rally in the oil markets. Oil prices are up by 7.5% as Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia’s tankers. Brent oil climbed above the psychologically important $100 level as traders prepared for major supply disruptions. The Strait of Hormuz is de-facto closed, and the Bab al-Mandab Strait may be shut by the Houthis.

Treasury yields gained ground as bond traders bet that Fed will be forced to raise rates to fight inflation triggered by high oil prices. The yield of 2-year Treasuries settled above the 4.35% level, while the yield of 10-year Treasuries moved towards 4.70%. FedWatch Tool indicates that there is a 35.8% chance that Fed will raise rates at the meeting next week. The probability of a rate hike in September is estimated at 82.7%. Rising Treasury yields and hawkish Fed policy outlook is bearish for gold that pays no interest.

U.S. dollar gained ground against a broad basket of currencies as demand for safe-haven assets increased amid rally in the oil markets. Stronger dollar put additional pressure on gold markets in today’s trading session.

Currently, gold is trying to settle back below the support at $4020 – $4040. In case this attempt is successful, gold will move towards the next support level, which is located in the $3930 – $3950 range. A move below the $3930 level will indicate that gold markets are ready to gain additional downside momentum. RSI is in the moderate territory, so there is plenty of room to gain momentum in case the right catalysts emerge.

Silver Dives As Gold/Silver Ratio Climbs Above 70 Silver 230726 Daily Chart Silver is under strong pressure as gold/silver ratio settled back above the 70.00 level. In case gold/silver ratio stays above 70.00, it will head towards recent highs near the 72.50 level, which will be bearish for silver.

From the technical point of view, silver pulled back towards the support level at $56.00 – $57.00. If silver manages to settle below the $56.00 level, it will move towards the next support level at $51.00 – $52.00.

On the upside, silver needs to settle above the resistance level at $61.00 – $62.00 to have a chance to gain sustainable upside momentum in the near term. A move above $62.00 will push silver towards the 50 MA at $65.79.

Platinum 230726 Daily Chart Platinum is losing ground amid broad pullback in precious metals markets. Palladium markets are down by -3%, which is bearish for platinum.

Platinum failed to settle above the $1650 level and pulled back below $1600. If platinum stays below the $1600 level, it will head towards the $1550 level. A move below $1550 will open the way to the test of the support at $1500 – $1520.

On the upside, a move above $1650 will push platinum towards the resistance at $1680 – $1700. In case platinum settles above $1700, it will head towards the 50 MA at $1727.

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Otis Worldwide Today

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52-Week Range$69.16▼

$94.57Dividend Yield2.53%

P/E Ratio18.52

Price Target$95.45

Otis Worldwide NYSE: OTIS just gave income investors a gift wrapped in a sell-off. Shares dropped by more than 2% the day the elevator giant reported Q2 2026 earnings. 

The company met expectations with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.01. Then, management trimmed its profit outlook for the second consecutive quarter.

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But look past the short-term outlook, and a different story emerges. Sales are growing, the backlog is the strongest it's been in years, and the company’s dividend keeps getting bigger.

For investors willing to separate this quarter's cost pressure from next year's payoff, Otis looks less like a broken story and more like a company in the middle of a renovation.

Otis Earnings Show Strong Sales, But Margin Pressure PersistsNet sales in the quarter climbed 7% year-over-year to $3.86 billion, with organic growth of 6%. Service, which is Otis's highest-margin, most durable business at 94% of segment operating profit, grew organic sales 9%. Modernization orders were up 24%, and the backlog was up a striking 26% on a constant currency basis. That backlog number is a leading indicator of revenue that Otis hasn't even booked yet.

That was the good news. The bad news showed up in margins. Adjusted operating profit fell to $587 million from $612 million, and adjusted operating margin contracted 180 basis points to 15.2%. Adjusted EPS, as stated earlier, came in at $1.01, down from $1.05 a year ago. New Equipment was the drag. Sales were flat, but operating profit was down 41% as new-equipment sales in China fell in the "high teens" and productivity investments bit into margins.

Why Otis Lowered Guidance Despite Solid Revenue GrowthOtis didn't touch its sales outlook. Total net sales guidance stays at $15.1B to $15.3B, still framed as "up low to mid-single digits" organically. What moved was cost: management now expects constant-currency adjusted operating profit down $45 million to $15 million for the year, versus a prior call for growth of $20M–$60M. Translate that to EPS, and 2026 guidance lands at $4.01 to $4.05, essentially flat against 2025's $4.05.

The culprit is a familiar one in this earnings season. That is, labor and material cost inflation outrunning pricing gains in the near term. The cut is also due to $20 million in spending to balance micro-pricing against customer retention, and $50 million in productivity and field-cost initiatives that management is choosing to absorb now rather than defer.

Why OTIS Still Appeals to Dividend InvestorsOtis raised its dividend by 5% this quarter and still repurchased approximately $400 million in stock. That brought year-to-date buybacks to approximately $800 million. That’s unchanged from the company’s prior guidance despite the profit cut.

Adjusted free cash flow guidance did dip slightly, to $1.5B–$1.55B from $1.6B–$1.65B, but management isn't pulling back capital return to fund the investment cycle. That should make investors comfortable that Otis is treating margin pressure as a controllable, temporary cost of building future capacity, not a sign of a deteriorating business.

The bet for income-oriented investors is straightforward: get paid a growing dividend to hold through a period where Otis is reinvesting in service quality, pricing discipline, and a backlog that's already up 26%. If modernization and repair volumes convert that backlog into revenue as planned in 2027, today's margin trough becomes tomorrow's operating leverage.

The Biggest Risks Facing OTISTwo consecutive guidance cuts on profitability is not nothing, and "flattish EPS" for a full year is a tough sell to growth investors. Labor and material cost inflation could persist longer than management expects. Also, a slowdown in its New Equipment business, particularly in China, where organic growth fell more than 20% in the first half, remains a genuine drag with no clear inflection point yet.

Otis Stock Tests Key Support After EarningsThe chart tells a story of a stock that’s still looking for a bottom. OTIS peaked near $96 in February 2026 and slid roughly 27% into a low near $70 by June, well below its 50-day SMA, which currently sits at about $72. That’s right where July 22's intraday decline stalled (high of $72.26) before reversing to close at $70.25.

The relative strength index (RSI) reading of 41, below its own 14-period average of 51, shows momentum has rolled over again after a brief attempt to reclaim the 50-day line in July. It's not oversold territory yet, but it's a stock that has repeatedly failed to hold above its 50-day average since March. This is a level bulls will want to see reclaimed and held before calling this a real turn.

OTIS chart displaying a price floor around $72, with RSI of 41.

For now, OTIS looks like a name in a basing pattern: beaten down, dividend-supported, and waiting on either a cost inflection or a technical breakout to confirm the next leg. But investors with a time horizon of over 12 months may be rewarded with growth as the company’s backlog drives future earnings.

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Southern Missouri Bancorp NASDAQ: SMBC reported stronger quarterly and full-year earnings as net interest income improved, operating expenses declined and tax credit investments lowered its tax provision, executives said on the company’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings call.

President and Chief Administrative Officer Matt Funke said the June quarter, which closed the company’s fiscal year, benefited from higher net interest income, higher non-interest income, lower non-interest expense and a reduced income tax provision. Those gains were partly offset by a higher provision for credit losses.

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For the quarter, Southern Missouri earned $1.83 per diluted share, up $0.23, or about 14%, from the linked March quarter and up $0.44, or about 32%, from the June 2025 quarter. For fiscal 2026, the company earned $6.43 per diluted share, compared with $5.18 in fiscal 2025.

Funke said the 24% year-over-year increase in full-year earnings was “predominantly driven by stronger net interest income,” which reflected margin expansion as funding costs declined, along with nearly 5% average earning asset growth. He said the company generated a return on assets of 1.41% for fiscal 2026.

Loan Growth Remains Solid, But Management Expects Moderation Gross loan balances increased $69 million during the fourth quarter and were up $291 million, or 7.1%, from a year earlier. Funke said growth during the quarter was driven largely by construction and land development loans, one-to-four-family residential real estate, multifamily loans, agricultural real estate and seasonal agricultural production lending.

Loan originations totaled about $335 million in the quarter, up $85 million from the year-ago period, though Funke said several larger payoffs muted the impact. The expected 90-day pipeline rose by about $4 million from the prior quarter to $182 million.

Looking to fiscal 2027, Funke said management continues to expect mid-single-digit loan growth. However, he said growth could moderate from the 7% achieved in fiscal 2026 because the company is prioritizing core deposit relationships rather than wholesale funding to support new loan production.

Deposits increased about $67 million, or 1.5%, in the fourth quarter and were up roughly $126 million, or about 3%, year over year. Funke said deposit growth in the quarter was primarily driven by brokered deposits, noting that brokered balances were up just under $56 million from a year earlier. He said local deposit rate competition has increased and wholesale funding has sometimes been more cost-effective.

The company has begun rolling out a new suite of business accounts and adjusted employee incentives in an effort to grow lower-cost operating accounts over time, Funke said.

Net Interest Margin Holds Steady, But Funding Costs Could Pressure Results Net interest margin was 3.67% in the June quarter, unchanged from the March quarter and up from 3.47% a year earlier. Net interest income rose almost 3% from the linked quarter and about 10% year over year.

Chief Financial Officer Stefan Chkautovich said the margin included about three basis points of fair value discount accretion on acquired loan portfolios and premium amortization on assumed deposits, unchanged from the linked quarter. He also said the quarter included a $603,000 reversal of accrued interest income, which reduced the margin and average earning asset yield by about five basis points.

Chkautovich said Southern Missouri generated 22 basis points of net interest margin expansion in fiscal 2026, primarily due to lower-cost deposits in a declining rate environment. But he cautioned that the company could face core margin pressure in coming quarters because short-term rates have recently increased and deposit competition remains elevated. About 25% of total deposits are indexed to the 91-day Treasury bill, he said.

In response to an analyst question, Chkautovich said the 91-day Treasury rate was up about 14 basis points from the start of July for the company’s indexed deposits. He also said about $550 million of fixed-rate loans are maturing over the next 12 months, with new originations about 25 basis points above maturing loan rates. At the same time, roughly $1.3 billion of certificates of deposit are repricing, with new CD rates about 3 to 5 basis points above maturing rates.

Credit Costs Rise as Two Relationships Drive Charge-Offs Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Greg Steffens said adversely classified loans improved from the prior quarter, declining to $54 million, or 1.2% of gross loans. Non-performing loans fell $2.5 million to about $28 million, or 0.63% of gross loans, at June 30.

Non-performing assets, however, increased $1.5 million from the prior quarter to about $33.5 million, primarily due to a rise in other real estate owned. Steffens said the increase followed the foreclosure of a previously disclosed commercial loan relationship secured by commercial real estate and equipment. The equipment was liquidated, and the commercial real estate was transferred to other real estate owned. The company recognized a $1.2 million charge-off on the transfer, leaving a remaining carrying value of about $3.6 million.

Steffens also said the company downgraded a separate agricultural lending relationship to non-accrual status during the quarter. The borrower filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and Southern Missouri recognized a $2.6 million charge-off, leaving remaining exposure of $5.9 million supported by additional specific reserves.

The provision for credit losses was $3.2 million in the quarter, up from $2.1 million in the March quarter. Chkautovich said net charge-offs totaled $4.3 million, up $4 million from the linked quarter, mainly related to the agricultural production loan and the commercial loan relationship transferred to other real estate owned.

The allowance for credit losses totaled $54.9 million at June 30, representing 1.25% of gross loans and 199% of non-performing loans. That compared with $55.9 million, or 1.29% of gross loans and 186% of non-performing loans, at March 31.

In the question-and-answer session, Chkautovich said the company could see some increase in provision expense in fiscal 2027 following its annual model adjustment. He said a potential allowance range could be about 1.25% to 1.35% of loans, depending on problem asset levels.

Steffens said management expects charge-offs to improve from the past two fiscal years, when they were 17 basis points and 18 basis points. He said the company is targeting progress toward historical levels of roughly 3 to 5 basis points annually.

Agricultural Portfolio Outlook Improves, But Reserves Remain Elevated Steffens said agricultural real estate balances totaled $296 million, or 7% of gross loans, while agricultural production and equipment loans totaled $219 million, or 5% of gross loans. Agricultural production and equipment balances rose $15 million from the prior quarter due to normal seasonality tied to planting and higher operating costs.

He said planting has been completed across Southern Missouri’s markets, with the projected 2026 crop mix consisting of about 30% soybeans, 30% corn, 20% cotton, 15% rice and 5% specialty crops. Steffens said favorable planting and timely rainfall have positioned most major crops for above-average yield potential.

Current commodity prices and expected yields are running about 10% to 15% above the company’s underwriting assumptions, partially offsetting elevated production costs and improving projected farm profitability, Steffens said. He added that higher USDA Price Loss Coverage and Agricultural Risk Coverage payments this fall should provide additional liquidity for many farmers.

Despite the improved outlook, Steffens said the company continues to maintain elevated reserves for its agricultural production portfolio because of prolonged pressure in the sector.

Capital Deployment, Expenses and M&A Southern Missouri increased tangible book value per share to $47.43, up $5.56, or 13%, from a year earlier. During fiscal 2026, the company repurchased 317,000 shares, or nearly 3% of average common shares outstanding at the start of the year, at an average price of $58.59. In the fourth quarter, it repurchased 4,000 shares at an average price of just over $69.

The company also announced an 8% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it by $0.02 to $0.27 per share.

Non-interest expense declined 2.6% from the linked quarter, Chkautovich said, due mainly to lower other non-interest expense, occupancy and equipment expense, and data processing costs. For fiscal 2026, non-interest expense totaled $102.1 million, unchanged from fiscal 2025. Looking ahead, he said operating expenses are expected to “re-accelerate” in fiscal 2027 as the company invests in new employees and technology, with expense growth potentially in the mid-single digits to the low-to-high single digits depending on timing.

Steffens said discussions around mergers and acquisitions have remained active. He said there are approximately 75 banks with $500 million to $2 billion in assets within the company’s footprint, in addition to institutions in adjacent markets. In response to an analyst question, he said the company’s improved trading multiples and capital position make M&A more attractive than buybacks at current valuation levels.

“Our focus remains on disciplined execution, prudent risk management, and thoughtful capital deployment to deliver sustained, attractive returns to our shareholders,” Steffens said.

About Southern Missouri Bancorp (NASDAQ:SMBC)Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc NASDAQ: SMBC is a bank holding company headquartered in West Plains, Missouri, serving as the parent of Southern Bank. The company focuses on delivering community banking services to individual and commercial customers across southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. It operates branch offices in local markets and provides a comprehensive suite of deposit and lending products tailored to both urban and rural communities.

Through its subsidiary, Southern Bank, the company offers deposit products such as checking and savings accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit, alongside digital and mobile banking platforms.

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Robotics and automation are rapidly becoming essential infrastructure across healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and many other industries.

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Key Takeaways CONMED's AirSeal is now FDA-cleared for 8 mm hex cannulas on the da Vinci 5 robotic platform.Joint testing with Intuitive Surgical supported compatibility across da Vinci X, Xi and 5 systems.AirSeal maintains pressure, clears smoke and supports low-pressure insufflation during robotic surgery. CONMED (CNMD - Free Report) recently announced that the FDA has expanded the indication for its AirSeal Robotic Solution to be used with Intuitive Surgical’s (ISRG - Free Report) 8 mm hex cannulas on the da Vinci 5 (dV5) robotic surgery platform. Previously approved for Intuitive Surgical’s 8 mm round cannulas, the solution is now compatible across the full portfolio of the da Vinci X, da Vinci Xi and da Vinci 5 robotic systems.

Management noted that the expanded indication was supported by extensive engineering and technical compatibility testing conducted jointly with Intuitive Surgical. The company remains focused on providing surgeons and hospitals with compatibility data and clear product communication, helping them deliver high-quality patient care.

The expanded indication brings greater clarity on the integration of the AirSeal Robotic Solution with the da Vinci 5 platform, supporting efficient and consistent surgical workflows while contributing to positive patient outcomes. Management also expressed confidence that this achievement strengthens the long-term growth potential of CONMED’s AirSeal portfolio.

Likely Trend of CNMD Stock Following the NewsFollowing the announcement, CNMD shares gained 0.3% at yesterday’s close. Year to date, the stock has risen 3.5% against the industry’s 2.2% decline. However, the S&P 500 has risen 9.3% in the same timeframe.

CONMED is well positioned to benefit from the expanded indication for its AirSeal Robotic Solution. Compatibility with the da Vinci 5 platform broadens the product’s addressable market and reinforces its value within robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgeries. As hospitals continue to adopt ISRG’s latest robotic platform and the company continues to expand in international markets, adoption of CONMED’s AirSeal is likely to be strengthened, which will drive growth for its surgical portfolio.

CNMD currently has a market capitalization of $1.26 billion.

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More on the NewsThe AirSeal Robotic Solution is an advanced insufflation system developed specifically for robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery. It combines an AirSeal Cannula Cap with AirSeal and a bifurcated tube set to deliver stable pneumoperitoneum, continuous smoke evacuation and low-pressure insufflation through robotic ports, eliminating the need for an accessory port. Unlike conventional insufflation systems that replenish carbon dioxide only after pressure drops, AirSeal maintains pressure, improving visualization and minimizing interruptions during surgery.

Its three-lumen design provides CO2 insufflation, smoke evacuation and a regulated gas barrier that maintains consistent cavity pressure even during leaks or suction. By preserving visualization, minimizing pressure fluctuations and restoring pneumoperitoneum when disruptions occur, the system supports physiologic stability, enhances intraoperative efficiency and contributes to smoother patient recovery during minimally invasive robotic procedures.

The expanded indication strengthens AirSeal’s role in robotic surgery by enabling seamless integration with Intuitive Surgical’s latest system architecture while providing hospitals and surgeons with greater flexibility in using complementary technologies. Backed by more than 40 clinical studies, the system is designed to support low-pressure insufflation, helping improve patient outcomes, procedural efficiency and surgical performance.

Industry Prospects Favoring the MarketGoing by the data provided by Mordor Intelligence, the insufflation devices market is predicted to be valued at $3.28 billion in 2026 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.9% through 2031.

Factors like the growing adoption of minimally invasive surgeries, advancements in insufflation technology, rising volumes of bariatric and gynecologic procedures, integration with digital operating rooms, expanding ambulatory surgery infrastructure and a shift toward disposable insufflation consumables are boosting the market’s growth.

Other NewsCONMED recently appointed John E. Gallagher as its chief financial officer, effective July 15, 2026. He succeeds Todd Garner, who will remain associated with the company in an advisory role through Nov. 2, 2026. Gallagher brings nearly three decades of financial leadership experience across public healthcare and industrial companies, including Certara, Inc., Cue Health Inc. and Becton, Dickinson & Co.

In May, CONMED announced the appointment of seasoned healthcare executives Celine Martin and Jeff Mirviss to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2026. The move expands the board to nine members and strengthens governance with deep leadership expertise from Johnson & Johnson and Boston Scientific.

CNMD’s Zacks Rank & Key PicksCONMED currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).

Some better-ranked stocks from the broader medical space are West Pharmaceutical (WST - Free Report) and Cardinal Health (CAH - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

West Pharmaceutical reported first-quarter 2026 earnings per share (EPS) of $2.13, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 26.8%. Revenues of $844.9 million surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.5%.

West Pharmaceutical has an estimated long-term earnings growth rate of 14.4%. WST’s earnings surpassed estimates in the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 19.4%.

Cardinal Health reported a third-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.17, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 13.2%. Revenues of $60.94 billion missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.3%.

Cardinal Health has an estimated long-term earnings growth rate of 17%. CAH’s earnings surpassed estimates in the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 10.3%.

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Today's crypto market brief highlights an overall bearish outlook as BTC slips below $65,000. Rising oil prices and regulatory uncertainty are weighing on the market. BitMEX's shutdown dominated discussions in the crypto market today. The crypto market today, July 23, is leaning bearish as geopolitical tensions and lack of regulatory certainty around the CLARITY Act weigh on prices.

Top Movers Brent crude oil price trades at $99, its highest price since May 26, as Yemen’s Houthis attack two oil tankers belonging to Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea. Bitcoin price has dropped below $65,000 because of the escalating geopolitical tensions, while Ethereum has dropped to $1,900. Bitcoin Price Chart CASHCAT is one of the biggest losers today after the price dropped by 23% to $0.043 at the time of writing. The total market cap for Robinhood Chain meme coins is also down by 19% to $139 million. WLFI is among the top gainers in the crypto market after a 6% gain following the adoption of the USD1 stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial by UFC Freedom Bonuses. Biggest Crypto News of The Day The BitMEX crypto derivatives exchange co-founded by Arthur Hayes is shutting down on September 23 after 11 years in the market. BITMEX token is down 90%, moving from $0.06 when the announcement was made to $0.005. BITMEX Token Crashes BitMEX also urged users to withdraw funds by the September 23 deadline or pay $50 each month as a monthly maintenance fee. Crypto Market Data The total crypto market cap is down by 0.46% to $2.23 trillion. Bitcoin: $64,996 (- 1.36%). Ethereum: $1,908 (-1.78%). XRP: $1.11 (- 2.37%. 24-hour volumes: $58 billion Bitcoin Dominance: 58% 24-Hour Liquidations: $207 million (Long liquidations: $151 million, short liquidations: $55 million). Fear and Greed Index: 31 (fear) What to Watch in the Crypto Market Today The CLARITY Act text released on July 22 will continue to spark debate from both Senate Republicans and Democrats due to the ethics provision Republicans want the DoJ to enforce the ethics rules within this bill, but the Democrats want the state Attorneys general to enforce the rules The views aired today could also affect the odds of the CLARITY Act bill passing in 2026 and move the crypto market. Investment disclaimer: The content reflects the author's personal views and current market conditions. Please conduct your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies, as neither the author nor the publication is responsible for any financial losses.

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1. Why is the crypto market down today?

The crypto market today is dropping as geopolitical tensions and new hurdles in the CLARITY Act weigh on price.

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The top movers in the crypto market today are CASHCAT, and BitMEX token that are down by 20% and 90%, respectively.

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The biggest news in the crypto market today is the shutting down on the BitMEX exchange.

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BitMEX to shut down after 11 years, marking the end of crypto’s wild leverage era

PANews, July 24 – Blockchain data analysis platform Bubblemaps stated that after BitMEX announced its closure, its platform token BMEX fell sharply, currently down about 95% from its previous level. According to BitMEX’s publicly disclosed tokenomics, approximately 75% of the total BMEX supply was originally planned for employee incentives, ecosystem development, and long-term reserves, but these tokens have never been distributed on-chain.

Data shows that in 2021, about 92% of the BMEX supply was locked in vesting contracts, with the remaining 8% distributed at token launch, including: 5% for airdrops; 3% for product and liquidity support.

Each allocation category previously corresponded to a separate address for receiving future unlocked tokens. However, to date, only one claim has been recorded: on November 2, 2022, the product and liquidity address claimed approximately 63.75 million BMEX, while the addresses for employee incentives, ecosystem growth, and long-term reserves have seen no token claims.

Bubblemaps noted that this does not necessarily indicate a problem, as the project may have subsequently adjusted its tokenomics, contracts, or distribution plan without reflecting these changes on-chain. But according to the previously public BMEX tokenomics design, the tokens in these allocation buckets have not yet actually entered on-chain circulation.

BitMEX, co-founded by Arthur Hayes and others, pioneered the perpetual contract trading model, having a significant impact on the development of the crypto derivatives market. Following the announcement of the closure, market confidence in BMEX was noticeably shaken.

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23 July 2026 | 19:48 BitMEX is seeing traders rapidly reduce their exposure after the exchange announced that it will shut down, with its native token and Bitcoin derivatives market both recording steep declines.

Key Takeaways The token reached its lowest level since November 2022. Bitcoin open interest on BitMEX has dropped to $113 million. Open interest has contracted by roughly 96% from its 2024 peak. At the time of writing, BMEX had fallen approximately 92% over the previous 24 hours, according to the BMEX/USDT chart on TradingView. The decline pushed the token to its lowest level since November 2022, when BMEX began trading.

BMEX/USDT daily technical chart showing recent sharp downward price action. The token’s collapse was accompanied by another sign of users leaving the platform. Bitcoin open interest on BitMEX fell to approximately $113 million, according to data shared by Alphractal.

Detailed recent view of Bitcoin open interest and price action on BitMEX. Open Interest Has Fallen From $3 Billion to $113 Million Alphractal’s longer-term chart shows that Bitcoin open interest on BitMEX stood near $3 billion at its 2024 peak. Two years later, only around $113 million remains, representing a decline of roughly 96%.

Macro chart tracking Bitcoin open interest against price on BitMEX through July 2026. The latest reading is also the lowest level visible on the multiyear chart. The sharpest recent move occurred immediately after the exchange confirmed its planned closure, although BitMEX’s derivatives market had already been shrinking before the announcement.

Open interest measures the total value of active derivative contracts that have not been closed or settled. Falling open interest can result from traders voluntarily closing positions, being liquidated or transferring their activity to another venue.

It should not be interpreted as $2.9 billion in customer losses. Instead, the decline shows how much less active Bitcoin derivatives exposure is now held on BitMEX compared with the exchange’s 2024 peak.

The Closure Accelerated the Exit BitMEX announced on July 23 that it will cease exchange operations on September 23 at 04:00 UTC. The platform will become reduce-only on August 26, after which users will no longer be able to open new positions and BitMEX may begin closing those that remain.

Our guide to the BitMEX shutdown deadlines explains when normal trading ends, what happens to open positions and why users should withdraw remaining balances before the final closure.

The timetable gives derivatives traders little reason to establish new exposure on the exchange. Positions intended to remain open beyond August face the risk of being closed during the wind-down, while comparable contracts remain available on other platforms.

BMEX Is Losing the Platform That Gave It Utility BMEX was designed around the BitMEX ecosystem, with its value tied to exchange-specific benefits such as fee discounts, rewards and other user incentives.

Once the exchange closes, much of that practical role disappears with it. The token is no longer being valued against the growth of an operating trading platform, but against an ecosystem entering its final wind-down. That helps explain why BMEX fell 92% in a single day and reached its lowest level since trading began in November 2022.

The shutdown accelerated the exit, but the longer-term chart shows that BitMEX’s role in Bitcoin derivatives had already weakened substantially before the closure was announced.

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One of crypto’s pioneering derivatives platforms is closing its doors after more than a decade.

BitMEX, the exchange that invented perpetual futures contracts, has notified users it will end all operations by September 23rd after an 11-year run in the industry.

“With immediate effect, we have stopped all new account registrations. Following a strategic review of the business and the broader crypto industry, the board of HDR Global Trading Limited, owner and operator of BitMEX, has decided to close the exchange. This comes with a heavy heart for all of us at the company and has not been taken lightly…

The BitMEX platform has always remained grounded to the true ethos of Bitcoin – neutrality, transparency, and decentralisation, which is evident through our peer-to-peer operations and a top priority focus on user fund safety. While this news is a difficult one to share, we are proud of everything that has been built at the company since its launch as a pioneer of crypto derivatives.”

The shutdown signals further consolidation among crypto derivatives providers, and users are advised to take necessary steps ahead of the final closure date.

No exact reasons beyond the announcement are provided in the initial notice.

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United Rentals, Inc. (URI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call July 23, 2026 8:30 AM EDT

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This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Insulet securities between May 21, 2025 and May 26, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/PODD.

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The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company’s business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:

Insulet’s manufacturing controls and procedures were defective;the foregoing created a foreseeable heightened risk that one or more Insulet products would be found to be in violation of applicable safety regulations and/or pose a risk of injury; andas a result, Defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. What's Next for Insulet Investors?

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5 Tech Stocks to Buy on the July PullbackAmeriprise Financial NYSE: AMP reported higher second-quarter 2026 revenue and earnings, as executives pointed to asset growth, strong client and advisor engagement, and continued capital returns while acknowledging pressure from advisor transitions and an aggressive recruiting environment.

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Chairman and CEO Jim Cracchiolo said the company “delivered another great quarter” in a market environment shaped by rates, inflation and geopolitical volatility. Ameriprise reported revenue growth of 13% to nearly $5 billion and adjusted operating earnings of $1 billion, up 14% from a year earlier. Adjusted operating earnings per share rose 22% to $11.07.

Time to Sell? 3 Winners With Fading Technical MomentumThe company’s return on equity increased to 55%, compared with 51.5% a year earlier. Total assets under management, administration and advisement grew 14% to $1.8 trillion, while total client assets increased 15% to $1.2 trillion.

Wealth Management Assets and Productivity Rise Ameriprise’s Advice & Wealth Management business posted adjusted operating net revenue of $3.2 billion, up 16% from the prior year, according to Chief Financial Officer Walter Berman. Pre-tax adjusted operating earnings in the segment also rose 16% to $939 million, while margins remained strong at about 29%.

5 Under-the-Radar AI Stocks to Watch in JuneWrap assets reached a record $732 billion, up 19%, driven by market appreciation, client engagement and growth in the company’s advice platform. Berman said wrap flows were $6.9 billion in the quarter, while total client flows were $3.1 billion. He said flows were affected by an acceleration of Comerica-related terminations and elevated seasonal tax payments.

Advisor productivity reached a new high of $1.2 million, up 12% year over year. Cracchiolo attributed the increase to client engagement, technology investments and advisor support. He said Ameriprise’s client satisfaction score remained 4.9 out of 5.

The company added 79 experienced advisors during the quarter. Cracchiolo said Ameriprise remains selective in recruiting, noting that some competitors’ recruiting packages imply cash payback periods “as high as eight years,” which he described as “crazy.” He said Ameriprise is attracting advisors who cite its technology, service and responsiveness as differentiators.

Comerica Outflows to End in Third Quarter; Huntington Onboarding Ahead During the question-and-answer session, Berman said approximately $19 billion related to Comerica is expected to exit by the end of the third quarter. He declined to provide more detail on how much had already left, citing client confidentiality, but said the pace of departures accelerated significantly in the second quarter compared with the first.

Executives said the Comerica impact would be offset by Huntington Bank, which is expected to join the Ameriprise Financial Institutions Group platform in the fourth quarter. Berman said Huntington is anticipated to bring about 260 advisors and $28 billion of client assets onto the platform, with assets moving in the fourth quarter and early 2027. He said Ameriprise expects to benefit from the economics of the full book beginning in the fourth quarter.

AI and Banking Remain Investment Priorities Cracchiolo said Ameriprise is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to help advisors grow, reduce administrative work and deliver more personalized advice. He said tools such as e-meeting automation, meeting summarization and Copilot Premium can collectively save practices more than 30 hours per week when used together.

In response to an analyst question, Cracchiolo said about 6,000 advisors are already using one of the firm’s technology capabilities tied to client engagement and meetings. He said adoption should continue to support productivity as more advisors incorporate the tools into their practices.

The company also highlighted growth in its bank. Cracchiolo said bank assets exceeded $25 billion, up 6%, while lending grew 61% year over year, driven by pledge lending and mortgages. Ameriprise has also introduced HELOCs and checking accounts. Berman said bank assets totaled $25.5 billion, with total client cash of $84 billion down 2% year over year.

Asset Management Outflows Improve In asset management, Ameriprise reported total assets under management and advisement of $759 billion, up 10% year over year. Pre-tax adjusted operating earnings increased 23% to $274 million, while revenues rose 14% to $947 million. The segment’s margin reached 43%, above both the prior-year level of 39% and the company’s target range of 35% to 39%.

Cracchiolo said investment performance remained a strength, with 69% of funds above the median for one year, 75% above the median for three- and five-year periods, and 87% above the median over 10 years. He also said 97 Columbia Threadneedle funds globally carried four- or five-star Morningstar ratings.

Total net outflows improved to $6.5 billion, driven by higher gross sales in North America and EMEA. Cracchiolo said the company is gaining traction in active ETFs, separately managed accounts and models, while Seligman strategies contributed to asset growth and flows.

Capital Returns Continue at Elevated Pace Ameriprise returned $932 million of capital to shareholders in the quarter through share repurchases and dividends, equal to 91% of operating earnings. Berman said the company repurchased 1.7 million shares at an average price of $459 during the quarter.

For the first half of 2026, Ameriprise returned $1.9 billion of capital to shareholders, up 25% from the prior-year period. The company repurchased 3.3 million shares at an average price of $467, compared with 2.3 million shares at an average price of $507 in the first half of 2025.

Berman said Ameriprise ended the quarter with $2.1 billion of excess capital and $2.8 billion of holding company available liquidity. He said the balance sheet and free cash flow generation allow the company to invest for growth while continuing to return capital to shareholders.

About Ameriprise Financial (NYSE:AMP)Ameriprise Financial, Inc is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm provides a range of advice-based wealth management, asset management and insurance products to individual and institutional clients. Its business model centers on delivering financial planning and investment advice through a network of financial advisors alongside proprietary product offerings designed to meet retirement, protection and accumulation needs.

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Old Second Bancorp NASDAQ: OSBC reported higher second-quarter earnings and an expanded net interest margin, while management said credit metrics improved despite elevated charge-offs tied largely to previously discussed problem loans.

The Aurora, Illinois-based bank holding company posted GAAP net income of $28.2 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026, Chairman, President and CEO James Eccher said on the company’s earnings call. Return on assets was 1.65%, while return on average tangible common equity was 15.58%. The company’s tax-equivalent efficiency ratio was 51.72%.

Excluding certain adjusting items, including mortgage servicing rights valuation adjustments and costs related to the 2025 acquisition of Bancorp Financial and its Evergreen Bank Group subsidiary, Old Second earned $28.7 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, Eccher said.

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Margin Expands as Net Interest Income Rises Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Brad Adams said net interest income increased to $83.3 million from $81.1 million in the prior quarter and was up $19 million, or nearly 30%, from the year-earlier period.

The bank reported a tax-equivalent net interest margin of 5.23% for the second quarter, up 9 basis points from the linked quarter and 38 basis points from the prior-year quarter. Eccher said the increase reflected higher average balances, lower average time deposit balances, higher short-term rates and repricing of lower-yielding loans originated in 2021 and 2022.

Adams characterized the margin as “ridiculously good,” noting that tax-equivalent loan yields increased 12 basis points and securities yields rose 6 basis points during the quarter. He said the improvement was partly driven by increases in rates along the curve, particularly SOFR and overnight index swap rates, following geopolitical instability.

Total cost of deposits was 100 basis points in the second quarter, compared with 105 basis points in the first quarter and 84 basis points in the second quarter of 2025. Adams said competition for both loans and deposits remains “very robust,” with deposit competition running “pretty significantly above” the Fed funds and Treasury curves.

Looking ahead, Adams said margin trends still appeared stable in the near term, though he suggested the bank could give back a few basis points. In response to an analyst question, he estimated the margin could be around 5.18% in the third quarter and 5.15% in the fourth quarter, while cautioning that market conditions could change.

Loan Growth Returns After Seasonal Declines Total loans increased $60.6 million during the quarter, partially reversing seasonal declines from the first quarter. The loan-to-deposit ratio rose to 96.4% as of June 30, compared with 93.2% at the end of the prior quarter and 83.3% a year earlier.

Adams said loan origination activity reflected a seasonal increase, and the pipeline remained strong. However, he said tariffs and uncertainty related to the war in Iran had caused some borrowers to remain cautious about capital projects. He maintained the company’s full-year loan growth target in the low- to mid-single-digit range, with “a little bit more of a bias” toward the low-single-digit level.

Eccher said second-quarter loan growth came from several areas, including middle-market commercial and industrial lending, commercial real estate, sponsored finance and the powersports portfolio. He said competition remains “fierce,” but management is encouraged by current pipelines.

Charge-Offs Elevated, But Credit Metrics Improve Old Second recorded $9.2 million of net loan charge-offs in the second quarter. Eccher said the charge-offs primarily included two credits that management had discussed on the previous quarter’s call: a $3 million commercial and industrial charge-off related to a warehousing and distribution business, and a $2.8 million commercial real estate investor charge-off tied to an office property in a western suburb of Chicago.

The office property was an acquired credit that had been restructured into an A/B note in 2023 due to challenges in the office market. Eccher said the B note had previously been fully secured by collateral value but recently experienced a decline in value, leading management to conclude its collectibility was in doubt and charge it off. He added that the property continues to generate enough cash flow to support the A note at this time.

Net charge-offs related to the powersports business totaled $2.8 million, down $1.1 million from the prior quarter. Eccher said seasonal patterns typically result in higher usage of ATVs and UTVs during the spring and summer, improving collateral outcomes, and he noted that the business’s contribution margin remained strong.

Despite the charge-offs, management emphasized improvement in broader credit trends. Non-performing loans declined by $19 million, classified assets fell by $16.5 million and non-performing assets decreased 25% during the quarter, Eccher said. Special mention loans declined by $12.5 million, from about $40 million to $27 million, a reduction he called an encouraging leading indicator.

The allowance for credit losses on loans stood at $70.4 million, or 1.34% of loans, at June 30, compared with $72.1 million, or 1.39% of loans, at March 31. Eccher said unemployment and GDP assumptions used in the bank’s loss modeling were largely unchanged from the prior quarter, while tariff volatility and the war in Iran continued to be considered in the model.

On the outlook for credit, Eccher said the company is “really close to having a very clean quarter on the credit front,” though it is still working through a couple of credits. He said charge-offs could move back toward a 35- to 45-basis-point range, while acknowledging that the powersports portfolio may keep levels somewhat higher.

Fee Income, Expenses and Capital Non-interest income increased $631,000, or 5%, from the prior quarter and rose $2.4 million, or 21.7%, from the year-earlier period. Eccher said wealth management had a strong quarter, with income up $245,000 from the linked quarter and $525,000 from the prior-year period. Mortgage banking income increased $97,000 sequentially and $543,000 from a year earlier, primarily due to mortgage servicing rights mark-to-market valuations.

Total non-interest expense increased $1 million from the prior quarter, driven by higher officer incentive and employee insurance costs, elevated OREO expenses and GAP insurance refunds related to legacy Evergreen activity. Adams said he did not see material expense pressures from upcoming investments, saying capital projects are already reflected in the run rate.

Tangible book value per share increased to $14.77 from $14.35 in the prior quarter. The tangible equity ratio rose to 11.19% from 11.07%, while Common Equity Tier 1 capital was 13.28%, up from 13.13% in the first quarter but down from a year earlier due mainly to stock repurchases.

Adams said Old Second repurchased 732,000 shares during the second quarter at an average price of $21.08, reducing equity by $15.4 million and adding about $0.01 to earnings per share. Year-to-date repurchases totaled 1.9 million shares at an average price of $20.31. After exhausting its prior authorization, the board approved a new plan to repurchase about 2.5 million shares through June 30, 2027.

Adams said management expects to remain “active and aggressive” with buybacks given the company’s capital position. He also said Old Second remains interested in well-priced mergers and acquisitions that add to franchise value, though management currently has a bias toward smaller transactions.

Eccher closed the call by saying the bank is “cautiously optimistic” because of improved credit metrics and remains optimistic about loan growth and potential strategic growth opportunities.

About Old Second Bancorp (NASDAQ:OSBC)Old Second Bancorp, Inc is a bank holding company based in Aurora, Illinois, serving businesses and consumers through its primary subsidiary, Old Second National Bank. The company provides a broad range of commercial and retail banking services across the suburban Chicago marketplace, supported by a branch network and online platforms designed to meet the financial needs of local communities.

In its commercial banking division, Old Second offers lending solutions that include lines of credit, term loans, equipment financing and commercial real estate financing.

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The latest trading sessions continue to show weakness in the Japanese yen. This dynamic is reflected in USD/JPY, which has gained more than 0.7% over the last 3 sessions, highlighting the loss of strength in the Japanese currency.

For now, buying pressure in the pair remains supported by the wide rate differential with the United States, which could even widen over the coming months. In addition, renewed dollar strength, driven by updates in the Middle East, has also supported the advance in USD/JPY.

If these catalysts remain in place, buying pressure in the pair could continue to be relevant over the next few trading sessions.

Is the rate differential still weighing on the yen? Over the last few months, the rate differential between the United States and Japan has been one of the main factors behind yen weakness. While the Federal Reserve maintains a reference rate of 3.75%, Japan keeps one of the lowest interest rates in the world, near 1.00%.

This difference is also reflected in the bond market. Although bonds in both countries have shown recent increases in yields, the gap remains wide. U.S. 10-year Treasury yields have already reached a new yearly high near 4.7%, while Japan’s 10-year bond yields remain much lower, around 2.7%.

Source: TradingEconomics

This dynamic continues to limit the appeal of the Japanese yen. Higher U.S. bond yields favor dollar-denominated investments over yen-denominated assets, a relationship that has remained in place for several months and has restricted demand for the Japanese currency.

What is relevant now is that this differential could widen even further. So far, there have been no major updates from the Bank of Japan pointing to a possible rate hike. In contrast, the Federal Reserve has started to reflect a higher probability of higher rates over the coming months.

According to the CME Group probability table, for the September 16 decision, there is still a dominant probability above 56% that the United States could deliver a rate hike, which would further widen the differential with Japan.

Source: CMEGROUP

As a result, if the market continues to see a stable Bank of Japan with no relevant changes, compared with a potentially more aggressive Federal Reserve, the rate differential could continue to favor the relative appeal of the dollar. This dynamic may make a sustained yen recovery more difficult and could maintain buying pressure in USD/JPY over the next few sessions.

Is Middle East becoming relevant again? New updates in the Middle East suggest that risk may be increasing not only around the Strait of Hormuz, but also in the Red Sea, following attacks carried out by Iran-backed groups from Yemen. This event adds to new U.S. military actions and reflects a scenario that still appears far from a negotiated solution in the short term.

The escalation continues to support oil prices, increase uncertainty and lift the market’s risk premium.

In this context, the U.S. dollar has started to show a renewed recovery. This is reflected in the DXY index, which measures the dollar’s strength against its main peers, and which has already moved above the 101-point area after several consecutive advances.

This suggests that, as seen in previous months, the dollar could be acting as a liquidity-driven safe-haven currency amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Source: TradingEconomics

This dynamic is also important for the yen. If the conflict continues to escalate and the dollar maintains its strength as a safe-haven asset, the Japanese currency could struggle to regain ground consistently. For this reason, USD/JPY could continue to show buying pressure over the next few trading sessions.

Technical forecast for USD/JPY

Source: StoneX, Tradingview

Bullish trend appears unstoppable: For several months, USD/JPY has maintained a dominant bullish trend line. This structure remains the most relevant pattern on the chart, especially due to the lack of selling moves strong enough to put the main trend at risk. As long as buying pressure remains in place, this trend line could continue to act as the dominant technical reference over the next few sessions.
  RSI: The RSI remains above the neutral 50 level, reflecting dominant buying impulses in the short term. However, it is also important to note that the indicator has started to form lower highs, while USD/JPY price action continues to register higher highs. This dynamic has created a possible bearish divergence, which could warn of excessive recent buying pressure and open room for potential short-term corrections
  MACD: The MACD shows a histogram increasingly close to the neutral 0 area. This suggests that the strength of short-term moving averages is starting to balance out. For this reason, the indicator could also be anticipating a phase of greater neutrality on the chart over the next few sessions.
  Key levels:

164.238 – Key resistance: Given the lack of relevant references from previous years, this level coincides with the 61.8% area of a trend-based Fibonacci extension. If price manages to approach this zone again, it could reinforce the buying bias and keep the bullish trend line as the dominant structure.
  161.898 – Near-term barrier: This area works as an important technical reference, as it coincides with the highs recorded in previous weeks. It could also act as a tentative barrier in case of possible short-term corrections.
  160.214 – Main support: This area remains the most relevant support on the chart. In addition to coinciding with recent retracements and acting as a psychological market level, it also aligns with the base of the major bullish trend line. Moves that approach this level again could put the bullish structure at risk and open room for a more relevant selling bias over the coming weeks.
  Written by Julian Pineda, CFA, CMT – Market Analyst

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If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Prosperity Bancshares (PB - Free Report) . This company, which is in the Zacks Banks - Southwest industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.

This financial holding company has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 3.89%.

For the most recent quarter, Prosperity Bancshares was expected to post earnings of $1.41 per share, but it reported $1.5 per share instead, representing a surprise of 6.38%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $1.44 per share, while it actually produced $1.46 per share, a surprise of 1.39%.

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